April 2022
April 2022
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy May Play a Large Role in Proactively Preventing Chronic Lymphedema
April 25, 2022
Article
Adverse Events Report
Patients who underwent prospective surveillance with bioimpedance spectroscopy were less likely to develop chronic breast cancer–related lymphedema compared with patients who were assessed with tape measure.
Will Requiring the DNP Improve the Quality of Oncology Nursing?
April 22, 2022
Article
Partner Perspectives
Advocacy and opposition continue to grow regarding the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties’ goal of requiring the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) for entry-level nurse practitioners.
Durvalumab Outcomes Could Change Treatment Approaches in Cholangiocarcinoma
April 22, 2022
Article
Clinical Insights
Adding the immunotherapy to chemotherapy in the frontline setting may improve overall survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer.
Nurse Takeaways: 2022 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium at a Glance
April 21, 2022
Article
Clinical Insights
PARP inhibitors emerge as frontline treatment in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, immunotherapy combinations improve quality of life in advanced renal cell carcinoma, and antibody drug conjugates show promise in cisplatin-ineligible urothelial cancer.
2022 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Highlights
April 20, 2022
Article
Clinical Insights
Ivosidenib maintains quality of life in cholangiocarcinoma, immunotherapy outperforms chemotherapy in select gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, and nivolumab induces high response rates are observed among patients with BRAF V600E–mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.
Questions of Accessibility and Inclusion Continue to Draw Attention in Oncology Nursing
April 19, 2022
Article
No system can properly flourish without constant efforts to diversify, and the nursing field is no exception.
Electronic Health Record Notes May Be Perpetuating Biases
April 18, 2022
Article
Medical Economics
Fixing the problem will involve holding medical institutions accountable for addressing implicit bias among providers.
Caring for an Immunocompromised Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient
April 14, 2022
Article
APP Page
Special protocols are required to ensure the safety of patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.
Understanding “Total Pain” in the Context of Oncology Care
April 13, 2022
Article
Nurse's Notes
Oncology nurses must assess the total pain of their patients by considering the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual elements.
Decentralized Clinical Trials: Bringing Care Directly to Patients
April 12, 2022
Article
Feature Story
Evolving technology and adaptability allow for a more patient-centric approach to clinical trials; however, there are some limitations.
The Future of Nursing Must Be Diverse
April 11, 2022
Article
Cover Story
Inclusion has to be an intentional part of the plan as strategies to diversify the nursing field are adopted.